Your weekly money saving deals and news from money expert Andy Webb
My top articles this week
1. Fix your finances in 2019 part 1: Know your money
If you’re looking to finally get on top of your finances this year, this series of blog posts will help you kick things off. Over the next few weeks I’ll be giving you tips on managing your debts, your savings and your spending – all essential to being in control of your finances.
But first, and most importantly, you need to know what you've got and understand where it's going. Here's how.
2. Energy price cap: Will you actually save money?
The new cap on variable rate gas and electricity started on January 1st - but don't just assume your bills will come down. Here's what you need to know, and what you need to do to pay even less.
3. Everything you need to know about the “Millennial” Railcard
The 26-30 Railcard has finally been released. Here's how to get one and information about how it works.
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The top deals this week
I only share deals and special offers on the blog which I think are really good value - and here they are for you too. First some newbies in a bit more detail, then some you might have missed from previous weeks. Click the red titles or blue links for more information.
1. 20% off a Sky Sports day pass to watch Man City v Liverpool tonight
It's a big Premier League match tonight on Sky and you can watch it via NOW TV for just £7.99. And if you're new to NOW TV I've found a code to get you 20% off.
2. Odeon ticket and £10 rental credit for £4.79
This is a good deal from Groupon, made even better today as you can get 20% off, bringing the price down from £5.99 to £4.79. For that you get an Odeon ticket and £10 to spend at digital store Chili (roughly three SD rentals, or two in HD). The code is NEWNESS and expires midnight 3rd January.
3. New £150 bank switching offer
A week after First Direct brought back its £100 cash bonus, HSBC has relaunched its £150 incentive.
4. 15% off Spotify and Vue gift cards
Another gift card offer from Tesco, this time on streaming service Spotify, cinema tickets at Vue and a couple of chain restaurants.
5. January savings on eating out
Since lots of people choose to stay in or eat healthier in January, some restaurants offer decent discounts to tempt you through the doors. I've spotted offers from Wahaca, Meat Liquor and Foxlow just in my emails - there will be plenty of other deals out there - you just need to look.
Quick deals
Banking offers including
- Bank switch offers
- 3% interest on savings with Chip
- Free £5 and 1% cashback at shops inc Apple, Ikea & Waitrose with Curve
Entertainment deals
Shopping vouchers and other deals
- £5 off already cut-price gift cards at John Lewis, M&S, Asos and more
- Get 7% bonus towards John Lewis, M&S and more
- Kids Pass 30-day trial for £1 to save on days out, kids meals and cinema tickets
Food and drink offers
- Three months Tastecard or three months Gourmet Society for free
- Free Nutella jar with supermarket cashback app
- Free Hotel Choc on your birthday
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Recent articles you might have missed
I know it can be tricky to read everything I write every week, so here are my main articles from the last few weeks.
- Got an HMV gift card? Spend it NOW
- Should you regift an unwanted present?
- Are you really going to get a bargain in the sales?
- My rules if you’ve been given a gift card
- Best TV streaming: Amazon Prime vs Netflix vs Now TV
- The corner shop stamp rip-off
- Tricks to get you free delivery
- Tricks to afford an annual rail season ticket
- Changed your mind? Your refund rights
- How easy is it to price match at John Lewis & Partners?
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